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Welcome to the Fourth Annual UnLonely Film Festival!
35+ short films to inspire, engage and inform.

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Here you can stream 35+ films specifically curated to inspire, enlighten, elevate, and inform you.

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Our goal is to provide a sense of “connectedness” between you, the filmmaker, and others viewing the films.

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On each and every film page, you’ll find opportunities to reflect and engage. Look out for the overview video which accompanies each film and illuminates its meaning, along with a creative expression exercise and a chance to share YOUR thoughts.

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We’re thrilled to announce this year’s award winners: Share, winner of the Cigna Diversity Advocate Award; Sometimes, I Think About Dying, winner of the Dare to Share Award; and The Stained Club, winner of the Brave Spirit Award. These award winners were chosen by a committee led by Mike Paseornek, former president of Lionsgate Films. Kick off your festival experience with these three films. Or, scroll down to the portal below where you can pick a category of your choosing.

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THIS YEAR’S SHORT FILMS BY CATEGORY

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A New Man
A New Man
After his wife leaves him, Charles begins to assume the identities of strangers at a local coffee shop to avoid being alone.
Alzheimer's
Alzheimer’s
As her husband Walter shows increasing signs of severe mental illness, Nancy fights to hold on to the memory of their marriage.
Arlo Alone
Arlo Alone
Arlo comes to terms with her own loneliness in a world where in-person contact has become a rarity.
Black Swell
Black Swell
A man confronts past and present pains in a motel room.
Bob & Dale
Bob & Dale
An elderly gay couple living in the Rocky Mountains find a deeper love in the face of dementia.
Burton Before and After
Burton Before and After
Fifteen years after Burton’s transition, his friend uncovers a cache of video and invites him to revisit the old footage.
Carlotta's Face
Carlotta’s Face
Through art, Carlotta overcomes a rare brain condition that prevents her from recognizing faces.
Cigarette Candy
Cigarette Candy
A traumatized teenage Marine is forced to play the role of 'the hero' at his homecoming party.
Cycle
Cycle
A man and a woman are surrounded by the overwhelming noise of electronics and consumerism.
Elgin Park
Elgin Park
A look into the life of a reclusive artist turned viral sensation.
Fear of the Unknown
Fear of the Unknown
The story of a man working to overcome depression and see the world with less fear.
Girls Who Drink
Girls Who Drink
Three young women endure a destructive relationship with alcohol.
Happiness Tastes Like Orange Juice
Happiness Tastes Like Orange Juice
A young South Asian man navigates growing up under the shadow of a heavy secret.
Holding
Holding
When put on hold by a suicide hotline, Nick finds surprising support from his neighbor.
I Don't Make The Rules
I Don’t Make The Rules
An ex-pro football player struggles to survive on odd jobs.
Irregulars
Irregulars
Ever year, 400,000 people flee Africa, Asia and the Middle East by boat, in search of new lives.
Jamaal: Through the Lens
Jamaal: Through the Lens
A young man from the South Bronx discovers photography as his way to transcend his past.
Marguerite
Marguerite
Marguerite and her nurse develop a friendship that inspires her to make peace with the past.
One Day At A Time
One Day At A Time
An ex-homeless man reflects on the changes he has made as a recovering alcoholic.
Perfectly Normal
Perfectly Normal
A high-functioning autistic man balances reality with his imaginary world.
Pet Therapy
Pet Therapy
A Zimbabwean-born animal advocate shares the power of the human-dog connection.
Sand Men
Sand Men
Three Romanian immigrants in London try to survive by creating sand sculptures.
Share
Share
An 18-year-old Instagrammer attempts to reconcile his online and offline identities.
Signs
Signs
A teenage caregiver comes to terms with the responsibility of looking after her family.
Sister Hearts
Sister Hearts
After spending years in prison, Maryam Henderson-Uloho dedicates her life to empowering women.
sometimes, i think about dying
sometimes, i think about dying
Fran is thinking about dying, while a man in her office tries to court her.
Sundays
Sundays
Every Sunday, a group of sober skaters get together in Venice, CA to ride - wild and free.
Surrender
Surrender
Milton journeys in search of peace.
Thank You for Taking Care of Me
Thank You for Taking Care of Me
Two children float in space, thankful.
The Motions
The Motions
Mara struggles to balance caring for her husband while working as a paramedic.
The Stained Club
The Stained Club
Finn, who has stains on his skin, meets a group of cool kids who are also "stained."
The Things You Think I'm Thinking
The Things You Think I’m Thinking
A gay burn-survivor and amputee goes on a date with a regularly-abled man.
Thomas Bennett
Thomas Bennett
An intimate portrait of a 57 year-old veteran who lives on the fringes of society.
TIM (The Invisible Me)
TIM (The Invisible Me)
An insecure student with a crippling crush finds the courage to be seen.
Welcome to the Last Book Store
Welcome to the Last Book Store
Battling against many challenges, Josh Spencer opens “The Last Bookstore.”
Why We Are All Addicts
Why We Are All Addicts
An animation talking about addiction by The School of Life.

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